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Best Internet Security: Understanding and Choosing the Best One

Ray King

The information technology has peaked to new heights and that only means that the protection of our home and work-related computers has to improve just the same. The threats of the internet can come in various forms – viruses, spyware, and malicious files that are created by hackers. Choosing the best internet security to protect your personal information might be overwhelming when you are not a computer science expert yourself. The internet is a dangerous place that will consume anyone who is not willing to set a defensive system around his actions. It is important to mark out that internet security is a branch of the whole computer security thing and it only deals only with the menaces that are internet-based. The main threats can …

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IBM and Travelport bringing AI and blockchain innovations to market

Mike Croucher

At Travelport, we play a critical role in the travel ecosystem, working alongside suppliers and providers to ultimately deliver memorable, exciting travel experiences. Through our strategic technology partnerships, we navigate the complexities impacting our customers and simplify the major burdens that are slowing down our travel industry. With IBM, we’re combining our established infrastructure, deep […] The post IBM and Travelport bringing AI and blockchain innovations to market appeared first on Blockchain Pulse: IBM Blockchain Blog.

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Looking at how the next ten years of blockchain can change lives

Alex Villamarin

In 1973, the U.S. Department of Defense sought a solution to locate its military units, operations, and targets anywhere on the planet. By the beginning of the 1980s, 24 satellites in orbit became what today we know as GPS. Today we use the Global Positioning System everywhere! Cars, phones and multiple devices use a solution […] The post Looking at how the next ten years of blockchain can change lives appeared first on Blockchain Pulse: IBM Blockchain Blog.

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What is Blockchain?

antonylewis2015

Yesterday I did an recording where the interviewer asked me a simple question – what is blockchain? This got me thinking – I had no go-to answer for this. People use this word to cover a wide range of networks and platforms, and some platforms such as R3’s Corda (Note: I work at R3) are … Continue reading What is Blockchain? The post What is Blockchain? appeared first on Bits on Blocks.

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ICO that Raised $37M in 18 minutes – Monetha – Passes Legal Audit on White Paper Commitments with Flying Colours

Richard Kastelein

The post ICO that Raised $37M in 18 minutes – Monetha – Passes Legal Audit on White Paper Commitments with Flying Colours written by Richard Kastelein appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – Security and Utility Tokens, Tokenomics, Cryptoeconomics Monetha, the company that raised $37M in 18 minutes during its ICO, has just released the results of a legal analysis comparing the project described in the white paper and the actual services the company offers today Monetha is among the first of post-ICO companies to initiate such an evaluation, carried out by the Swiss […] The post ICO that Raised $37M in 18 minutes – Monetha – Passes Legal Audit on White Paper Commitments with Flying Colours written by Richard Kastelein appeared first …

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Video: Josh Lawler on ChainLink, the Token Taxonomy Act, and regulatory hurdles from the CFTC

Josh Lawler

The post Video: Josh Lawler on ChainLink, the Token Taxonomy Act, and regulatory hurdles from the CFTC written by Josh Lawler appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – Security and Utility Tokens, Tokenomics, Cryptoeconomics Learn more about why congress needs to pass what might be the most important piece of regulation in all of cryptocurrency. Plus, learn more about the regulatory hurdles that ChainLink will be facing after the company’s massive $32-million-dollar raise. Get all of this information and more of the latest cryptocurrency news in Josh’s latest video. […] The post Video: Josh Lawler on ChainLink, the Token Taxonomy Act, and regulatory hurdles from the CFTC written by Josh Lawler appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – …

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What is Machine Learning: Understanding Machine Learning Basics

Ray King

What was considered to be fiction not so long ago, now is a reality. The technology that only could be seen in movies and read in books is currently a reality we live in. While some of the greatest minds only could’ve dreamed in the past about what is machine learning and what it could bring to humanity, the phenomenon is very much alive. Machine learning, or shortened as ML, is a computer science term standing for machine intelligence. It is a technology that can learn and mimic cognitive functions such as neurons. It can solve problems on its own and not just answer questions like a virtual assistant. With the rise of machines’ capability to improve people’s lives, we can already notice ML technology is some …

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What is Deep Learning: Neural Network Software Basics

Ray King

The evolution of technology has taken humanity to heights like never before. Work areas of medicine, safety, learning, and providing other kinds of help has reached a peak. But it does not stop there. Artificial intelligence is the next big thing in the world of technology and computer science but to understand it, it’s important to know what it consists of. It is essential to know what is deep learning and what artificial neural network means. The AI technology field is extremely advanced and interesting. These two tools that are being used in artificial intelligence are very powerful in terms of solving complex problems and to develop even higher standards in science. It is safe to say that this kind of mechanism is a transition to the …

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Oklahoma is ready for Blockchain for Business

Richard Cornelison

As a utility economic developer, I’m the last person you might suspect to be leading the blockchain charge in Oklahoma and western Arkansas. However, after more than 24 years in the utility industry, it’s exactly where I find myself, organizing the first Blockchain for Business in Oklahoma conference. I couldn’t be more excited about this […] The post Oklahoma is ready for Blockchain for Business appeared first on Blockchain Pulse: IBM Blockchain Blog.

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Developments in blockchain: Shaping the future of insurance

Joan Zerkovich

The openIDL is an open blockchain network that streamlines burdensome and expensive regulatory reporting, providing new insights for insurance carriers while increasing the timeliness, accuracy, and value of data reports for regulators. In order to provide insight into the health of the insurance market, U.S. state insurance regulators enacted laws more than 70 years ago […] The post Developments in blockchain: Shaping the future of insurance appeared first on Blockchain Pulse: IBM Blockchain Blog.

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Colin G Platt On Peer-to-Peer

antonylewis2015

Last week I went out with for a beer and pizza with Colin G Platt of Blockchain Insider fame after we did a podcast interview about my book The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains at the 11FS office in Devonshire Square in London. Quite appropriately we settled down at the The Bell, a pub in … Continue reading Colin G Platt On Peer-to-Peer The post Colin G Platt On Peer-to-Peer appeared first on Bits on Blocks.

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Tokens – Lowering the Barriers to Innovation

antonylewis2015

I was getting my daily hit of Matt Levine’s excellent Money Stuff this morning (subscribe here!). In my favourite blockchain blockchain blockchain section he noted: But a popular pattern in the crypto/token/blockchain world is that someone will come along and be like “finally, through tokenization, we have invented a way to slice _________ into bits … Continue reading Tokens – Lowering the Barriers to Innovation The post Tokens – Lowering the Barriers to Innovation appeared first on Bits on Blocks.

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London-based Custodian For Digital Assets, Copper, Reach $500m In Transactions In Just Three Months

Richard Kastelein

The post London-based Custodian For Digital Assets, Copper, Reach $500m In Transactions In Just Three Months written by Richard Kastelein appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – Security and Utility Tokens, Tokenomics, Cryptoeconomics Since launching its infrastructure in June, Copper, the London-based custodian for digital assets, has already processed $500m in transactions witnessing exponential growth in the use of its trade and settlement Infrastructure and showing a whopping 50{520ebc7d04367f10067c097a94259816cd1e6df76ec40212834858ca2e1af940} increase in volumes month-on-month. Dmitry Tokarev, Founder & CEO of Copper, commented: “Although we expected to see a gradual […] The post London-based Custodian For Digital Assets, Copper, Reach $500m In Transactions In Just Three Months written by Richard Kastelein appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News …

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Market Demand For Sophisticated Crypto Trading Methods Drives Singapore’s Broctagon Fintech Group To New Heights – Pushing Them Past $5 million

Richard Kastelein

The post Market Demand For Sophisticated Crypto Trading Methods Drives Singapore’s Broctagon Fintech Group To New Heights – Pushing Them Past $5 million written by Richard Kastelein appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – Security and Utility Tokens, Tokenomics, Cryptoeconomics Singapore centred provider of multi-asset liquidity, brokerage and blockchain solutions, Broctagon Fintech Group, surpassed $5 million in turnover earlier this month, following a highly successful year which has been marked by significant growth, largely fuelled by demand for its crypto contract for difference (CFD) offering. Don Guo, CEO of Broctagon, said: “We’ve been developing fintech […] The post Market Demand For Sophisticated Crypto Trading Methods Drives Singapore’s Broctagon Fintech Group To New Heights – Pushing Them Past $5 million written by …

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What is Cyber Security: Learning about the Network Security

Ray King

In the current world that is run by technology and network connections, it is crucial to know what is cyber security and to be able to use it effectively. Systems, important files, data, and other important virtual things are at risk if there is no security to protect it. Whether it is an IT firm not, every company has to be protected equally. With the improvement of the new technology in cyber security, the attackers also do not fall behind. They are using better and better hacking techniques and target the weak points of many companies out there. Cyber security is a process of protecting sensitive data, networks, and software applications from the cyber attacks. Cyber attacks can be considered as an exploitation of resources, unauthorized access …